Latest Information On Seasonal Flu, H1N1 Flu

Seasonal flu vaccine is available now from the Office of the University Physician.  Influenza vaccine via injection is available for ages 6 months and older.  Intranasal influenza vaccine is available for health people ages 2 to 49.  There is no cost to health care workers for flu vaccine.  Upcoming seasonal flu clinic dates for healthcare workers are: 

• October 16 from 11:30 a.m. t0 1:30 p.m. in Room 190 in the Radiology Building; and
• October 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Room A113 in the Clinical Center.

 The seasonal flu vaccine is also available by appointment from the Office of the University Physician by calling (517) 353-9173.
 
 H1N1 vaccine is currently in production.  Limited supplies should be available in mid-October, according to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention.  Once the vaccine is made available by federal health officials, MSU will work with the Ingham County Health Department, the agency that will coordinate the delivery of the vaccine on campus.
 
 All medical officials at MSU will follow CDC guidance as to who will receive it first. A priority list can be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/.
 
The following Web sites provide the latest information on H1N1 and seasonal flu:
- MSU information: http://special.news.msu.edu/h1n1
- CDC seasonal flu information: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
- CDC H1N1 flu information: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/



Compiled by Nancy Allen, University Physician's Office